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Career Coaching

Career Coaching

Our career coaches are here to help you every step of the way - whether you're starting your career journey, actively job seeking, considering graduate school or looking for a new career.  We offer a variety of appointments to help you - no matter where you are on your journey.

Why should I meet with a Career Coach?

Our expert career coaches are available for in-person, virtual, and phone appointments with several appointment types, from help with your resume or cover letter, guidance for your job search, interview prep, graduate school applications, career assessments, and more - all tailored to your needs!  Book an appointment!  

Who can make an appointment?

We support all matriculated, degree seeking, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students, plus students in post-baccalaureate programs. We also offer support to Temple University alumni for up to five years post graduation; see the Alumni Access Policy for more information.

Can I meet with someone today?

While there are not day-of appointments to meet with Career Coaches, the Career Center offers 15-minute drop-ins with Career Peers to review your resume or cover letter, discuss your job or internship search, or learn more about Career Center resources. First-come, first-served during the Fall and Spring semester. Hours and details on our Drop-Ins page!  

What type of appointments do you offer?

We offer in-person, virtual, or phone appointments for a variety of topics. We can help every step of the way, whether it's your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, job search, applying to graduate and professional school, mock interviews, and more! Visit Handshake to schedule the appointment that best fits what you're looking for! Check out this video to see what it's like to come to a Career Coaching appointment!

How do I book an appointment with a Career Coach?

Check out the video below to learn how to schedule an appointment on Handshake.

Meet Our Career Coaches

  • Robert McMahon, Ph.D.

    Robert McMahon, Ph.D.

        • Associate Director of Career Development

          Concentrations

          • College of Science and Technology
          • College of Public Health
          • Current Graduate Students
          • Students preparing to attend graduate school
  • Karen Demmler

    Karen Demmler

        • Career Coach

          Concentrations

          • Fox School of Business Management
          • School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management
          • Klein College of Media and Communication
          • Student-Athlete Support
  • Kathy Francis

    Kathy Francis

    • CEHD '18

        • Career Coach

          Concentrations

          • College of Education and Human Development
          • College of Engineering
          • International Student Support
  • Rebecca Siegel

    Rebecca Siegel

    • CEHD '17

        • Career Coach

          Concentrations

          • College of Liberal Arts
          • Tyler School of Art and Architecture
          • Boyer College of Music and Dance
          • School of Theater Film and Media Arts
  • Jonathan Young

    Jonathan Young

        • Graduate Career Coaching Intern